Got TT 19 months ago and I feel an occasional itch right below belly button that I cannot seem to alleviate with scratching. I feel itchy from the inside. Is this normal?
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September 2, 2014
Answer: Itching can persist in and abdominoplasty scar for a long time.
It is normal to experience some kind of pain in the pubic area because the swelling will go down just because of gravity.So, just wear your garment, wear full, mild tight panties and rest with your legs up.You will be feeling better in couple of weeks.Dr. Cardenas
Hello Bene40-Keloids don't usually occur around the belly button, but hypertrophic scars can occur. These scars are usually easily treated with a little Kenalog injection. If you get a tummy tuck, a bit of a hypertrophic scar may again occur, but just make sure that you and your plastic surgeon...
Typically after a tummy tuck you will have pain that lasts about 5 days - when you use your stomach muscles, e.g.when sitting up.At rest, you don't hurt.Most women feel the few days of pain is a good trade for the result.Today, combining post-operative ibuprofen and ice packs with small doses of...
